5.49 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Citrine Pair from Brazil

This pair of yellow citrines presents a rare combination of clean transparency and classical emerald cut proportions, making them immediately appealing to collectors and jewelry designers alike. Individually they weigh 2.65 carats and 2.84 carats, offering substantial presence without sacrificing wearability. The dimensions are 9.72 x 7.77 x 4.58 mm and 9.99 x 8.03 x 4.56 mm, dimensions that are well suited for matched pair settings such as stud earrings, a balanced two stone ring, or twin accents flanking a central gem. The color shows a medium intensity yellow that reads as a warm golden hue in daylight, retaining brightness under indoor lighting conditions. The provenance from Brazil speaks to a consistent source for citrine material, a factor that buyers trained in gemology will appreciate when evaluating long term stability of supply and typical characteristics of the gem material.

From a grading perspective these stones are noteworthy for their eye clean clarity as evaluated at eye level, a desirable attribute for citrines where internal features can often disrupt clarity and color flow. An eye clean grade indicates that no inclusions are visible to the unaided eye under normal viewing, which preserves the uninterrupted color and optimizes light transmission through the pavilion and step facets. Clarity at this level contributes directly to perceived brilliance and the ability to see the precise faceting and internal reflections created by the emerald cut. The polish is excellent, which means facet junctions are crisp and the table and step facets exhibit smooth reflective surfaces. Excellent polish reduces light scatter at facet edges, enhancing the mirror like flashes that are characteristic of well finished step cuts.

The emerald cut geometry of these citrines is central to their visual appeal, and the stones display what can be described as flawless symmetry. The step cut relies on a disciplined arrangement of parallel facets to produce a hall of mirrors effect, and when symmetry is executed to a high standard the stone presents a calm, elegant plane of color with rhythmic flashes along the steps. Flawless symmetry ensures that the table sits centered over the girdle, that the facets meet at consistent angles, and that the corners are proportionate, all of which combine to produce even light return and a balanced face up outline. For an educated buyer symmetry matters because it affects how the gem sits in a setting, how light travels through the stone, and how uniform the color appears across the table. In matched pairs such as this, mirror symmetry between the two stones is especially important, because any deviation in cut proportions would create visual imbalance when they are set side by side.

The enhancement history of these citrines is straightforward and industry standard, with heat treatment applied to achieve and stabilize the attractive yellow hue, a common and accepted practice for natural citrine material. Heat treatment for citrines typically converts iron bearing impurities into a stable yellow to golden color, and the process is permanent under normal wear conditions. Buyers with a gemological background will appreciate that the treatment is disclosed, because transparency about enhancements is a cornerstone of ethical trade and value assessment. The origin Brazil is a positive signal, as Brazilian citrines are routinely judged to have predictable color zones and stable backgrounds, allowing lapidaries to plan cuts that maximize color and clarity. When combined with excellent polish and eye clean clarity, the heat treated origin materials deliver predictable and durable results for finished jewelry pieces.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we emphasize accurate specification and careful pairing, and these two citrines exemplify that approach. For a discerning buyer considering investment quality pieces or a refined custom commission, these stones represent a balance of weight, proportion, and optical performance. The nearly 3 carat total weight across the pair provides visual impact without the cost premiums associated with larger single stones, and the matched dimensions and color intensity make them ideal for a set where symmetry and harmony are required. When mounted with clean, minimal prong work or a bezel setting that preserves the step facet edges, the stones will display their hall of mirrors effect and even color distribution to their fullest. Whether chosen for a high end bespoke commission or as a well specified addition to a gemstone portfolio, these Brazilian emerald cut citrines offer verifiable attributes that appeal to educated buyers who value documented clarity grading, consistent origin, and craftsmanship in cutting and polishing.